School Assessments Responsibilities This course reviews the assessment process, rights and responsibilities of parents, as well as school district responsibilities. more...
Social and Emotional Learning This course covers the meaning of emotional intelligence and the importance of social and emotional skills in teaching and parenting. more...
Recognizing and Responding to Signals of Violence Course description -- The anger and violent feelings that are becoming all too common in children have resulted in public tragedies throughout the nation. Everyone is asking, `How could this happen here?` and `How could it have been prevented?` Unfortunately, these incidents will probably continue. However, there are usually advance warning signs of a child`s potential to carry out violent acts. more...
Schoolyard Bullying This JEDlet provides a one-stop resource for parents and teachers dealing with bullying situations at school. You will explore what behaviors are unacceptable and learn what background triggers contribute to this destructive conduct. You receive practical advice on handling both bullies and victims and putting an end to bullying situations. more...
Preventing Youth Violence in Schools Teachers will learn critical information on the condition of schools today, ways to reduce school violence, how to collaborate with parents, law enforcement, school faculty, and students, and how to prepare for and respond to a school violence situation. more...
Early Mental Health: Womb Baby Learning I- What Every Parent Should Know ...parents, caregivers, or practitioners to help stimulate the emotional, psychological, social and cognitive development of a child in the womb. Prenatal learning optimizes mental and sensory development as well as promoting the bond between baby and mother/father. People often wonder about the ability to learn in the womb. Is the baby conscious? Does he or she hear me? Can he or she remember? more...
Intimidation dans la cour d cole Ce JEDlet constitue une ressource tant pour les parents que pour les enseignants qui font face a des situations d intimidation a l cole. Nous explorerons les comportements inacceptables et nous verrons quels sont les l ments d clencheurs de cette conduite destructrice. Des conseils pratiques sont offerts sur la fa on d intervenir aupr s des intimidateurs et des victimes en vue de faire cesser l more...
Gangs and Your Kids: The Unknown Signs This course walks parents through the world of gangs, introducing them to gang clothing, graffiti, hand signs, language, and lifestyles. In short, this course teaches parents how to see the signs that will help them help their child. more...
Fatal Attraction: Ecstasty and Other Party Drugs Parents will educate themselves about the properties and effects of these trendy drugs on our youth. Understanding how to recognize the club drugs, the signs and symptoms, and where they are found may be the cure for this deadly new trend. more...